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Daily Report: K–12

Kindergarten math skills key to later success, researchers say

December 23, 2011, 12:05 AM
It’s one of the biggest debates going on among early childhood development experts: Is it more important for kindergartners to focus on academics and learn their ABC’s and numbers? Or spend more time on social and emotional issues, like how to play nice and pay attention? ... + read more
This kindergartner was sent home with a note for his parents pinned to his shirt.
Daily Report: K–12

Note pinned to kindergartner's shirt prompts review

March 22, 2011, 12:06 AM
The first time John Sinnott Elementary School sent the note home for the kindergartner's parents to sign, it was not returned. The second time, the note – printed on an 8.5-by-11-inch sheet of pink paper – was pinned to the student's shirt. Requiring parents to sign off on... + read more
Daily Report: K–12

Bill would 'redshirt' 4-year-olds from kindergarten

June 17, 2010, 4:44 AM
In college sports, the practice of "redshirting" is used to give still developing athletes extra time to successfully transition and adjust. A bill currently before the state Assembly would do the same to children under the age of 5. Currently, any child who turns 5 before Dec. 2 can... + read more
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